by Stevie Anderson 728 people in Scotland killed themselves in 2016. Our national consumption of anti-depressant medication has doubled in the last 10 years. In the UK 3 in 4 […]
All that is solid melts into medication
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SCOTTISH SOCIALIST VOICE – ISSUE 441
In this issue, the Scottish Socialist Party’s John McAllion – former Labour MP and MSP – explains why he thinks the Scottish Labour Party is a shadow of its former self. […]
Scottish Socialist Voice – Issue 440
In this issue of the Scottish Socialist Voice, Jim Sillars looks at the evidence that pollsters are often totally wrong, especially where grassroots campaigns have taken a foothold. SSP co-spokesperson Colin Fox […]
SCOTTISH SOCIALIST VOICE – ISSUE 439
In this issue, we look at the European Parliamentary Election results, and why UKIP’s English earthquake was not repeated in Scotland, how they managed to sneak in a Scottish seat despite […]
SCOTTISH SOCIALIST VOICE – ISSUE 438
In this issue, the SSP’s national workplace organiser Richie Venton asks why, when it comes to reporting the stance of trade unionists on the referendum, the picture is consciously distorted […]
SCOTTISH SOCIALIST VOICE – ISSUE 437
In this issue, published in time for May Day, Richie Venton explains why a Yes vote is the best option economically, politically and culturally for the working class in Scotland, and why Scottish independence […]
Ayr public meeting breaks regional records for referendum events
More than 220 members of the public gathered last Tuesday in Ayr to hear the case for an independent socialist Scotland. The meeting broke regional records – with people from all around Ayrshire […]
SCOTTISH SOCIALIST VOICE – ISSUE 422
In this issue, SSP workplace organiser Richie Venton looks at zero hours contracts, which perfectly encapsulate the disgustingly exploitative system we live under. Far from being on the margins […]